Goodell keeping an eye on Pacman

During a stop in San Antonio on Wednesday, NFL czar Roger Goodell said he’s keeping a close eye on Pacman Jones’ behavior in Dallas.

“Adam knows how much emphasis I put on making sure that he makes good choices going forward, that he avoids situations where he can reflect poorly on himself, the Cowboys or the NFL,” Goodell said. “So far, he seems to have been able to do that very effectively.

“I am supportive of him and am hopeful that he will be able to do that for the rest of his life. I am hoping he will not only be a great NFL player but he will continue to do the right things so he can lead a productive life off the field as well.”

Goodell suspended Jones for the 2007 season after he repeatedly violated the NFL’s conduct code. Goodell said he “is rooting” for Jones and all of the players he has suspended.

“This whole policy is not to end careers, but to extend careers,” Goodell said. “Give people a chance to conduct themselves in a way that we think is appropriate, give them resources to make better decisions and hopefully they will have long careers.”